Infant Baptism - Table of Contents

Infant Baptism

Its Mode: Affusion?

Illustrated In The Association Of John’s Baptism With Purification

Illustrated In The Practice Of Baptizing Furnishings And People

Illustrated In The Question Of John Being The Messiah

Illustrated In Our Lord’s Baptism

Illustrated In The Relationship Of Water Baptism To The Holy Spirit

Illustrated In The Sprinkling Of The Blood

Summary

Its Candidates: Believers And Their Children

Circumcision And Baptism: Signs Of The Covenant

The Covenant Continues In Force Today

The Candidates For The Covenant Sign Remain Unchanged

Neither Circumcision Nor Baptism Equate To Salvation

Obedience To The Gospel Call Results In Loss Of Covenant Privileges

The New Testament Does Not Instruct Us To Baptize Children

Baptism Replaces Circumcision

Baptism Is Said To Replace Circumcision

Summary

The Dipper’s Arguments

Word Meanings

Church History

Romans 6:1-11 And Colossians 2:8-14

Its Purpose: Rich And Diversified

Water Baptism Illustrates The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Baptism Is A Rite Of Purification

Baptism Symbolizes The Coming And Presence Of The Holy Spirit

Baptism Symbolizes The Sprinkling Of The Blood Of Christ

Baptism Is The Required Rite Of Initiation Into The New Covenant

Conclusion

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